Highly-skilled Local, Kensington Chimney Contractors

The chimney is one of the most taken-for-granted components of a property. Any chimney tends to not receive the focus or the concern usually directed other worrisome household systems. Chimneys perform several indispensable functions & their simple appearance misrepresents their complex construction and performance requirements. Regular chimney maintenance is foundational to prevent issues, deterioration & future widespread, high-cost chimney solutions.

Each year there are thousands of cases of carbon monoxide poisonings due to shodily lined chimneys.

Masonry products deteriorate quickly when exposed to the extreme freeze/thaw processes of Kensington, in which moisture that has penetrated the elements periodically freezes and expands causing undue stress.

Water in the chimney also triggers rust in steel & cast iron, weakening or destroying the metal parts.

Lots of masonry components are porous & could absorb large amounts of water.

Installing chimney caps and dampers might protect your chimney & maintain a safe chimney damper.

Our pros only send fully-trained chimney cleaning certified technicians to your house that could live up to the guidelines of the CSIA (Chimney Safety Institute of America) & the NCSG (National Chimney Sweeps Guild), the two regulatory organizations for the chimney industry in the United States.

For a metal, brick or fabricated chimney repair estimate call or text us at 631.388.7555.

One of the least expensive parts of the chimney venting system is the one that can prevent some of the most pricey problems. If you don’t have a chimney cap on your chimney, stop reading right now and call our trusted team for an estimate now! Every chimney sweep knows that a safe chimney cap is a must.

Chimney caps come in all different varieties, shapes, sizes & components.

Chimney caps also come with spark mesh to prevent stray airborne particles that are still burning from exiting onto your roof.

Chimney dampers might help prevent water penetrations, heat loss and keep you warm & saving you money.

This damper attaches to the top of the chimney’s flue tile liner, providing a tight, gasketed fit that seals in heat and seals out weather, insects, birds & animals.

Even just falling leaves might build up without the latest chimney cap in place.

Metal fireboxes, liners & dampers all will suffer rust & deterioration. Chimney liner tiles & mortar may crumble & crack, leading to serious problems. The chimney cap cover deflects rain & the side mesh prevents pests & leaves from entering. Still, regular chimney cleaning & maintenance are always recommended.

Our chimney repair and installation pros are knowledgeable about all kinds of chimney caps, guards & dampers.

Water causes more issues than any other element. It soaks into porous bricks and wears away the mortar. It’s a common problem: raccoons, squirrels, birds and bats try to make their house in your chimney.

Chimneys can block correct ventilation & even allow pests to enter your house, potentially spreading disease & causing havoc. Our strong mesh and lids will keep even the most determined animals out!

Your fireplace may send sparks onto the roof or nearby flammable products. Stray sparks may be stopped by the mesh cover that is a component of all our chimney caps.

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The method recommended for your chimney may depend on the type of deposits. A flue lining in a masonry chimney is defined as “a clay, ceramic, or metal liner.” A lining cleaning is cost-effective and ideal for fireplaces & chimneys serving gas, oil, wood, or coal appliances.

A composite chimney lining system is inflated into the flue, then hardened with steam pressure, forming a tough liner. A stainless steel chimney liner is air- and water-tight.

This alloy resists acids from gas appliances & extreme temperature cycles.

Chimney liners serve three main functions. NBS tests showed that unlined chimneys let heat move so quickly that adjacent woodwork caught fire within 3½ hours.

Flue gases are acidic and eat away at mortar joints from the inside. Liners also provide a correctly-sized flue for efficient appliance performance.

Modern stoves and furnaces need a correctly-sized flue to operate efficiently. Our primary role is to remove flue deposits and evaluate the overall chimney system.

Our objective is to provide recommendations that could improve the safety & efficiency of your appliance and venting system.

Chimneys should be cleaned when soot and creosote accumulations approach or exceed 1/4 inch. Glaze build-up more than 1/8 inch may be removed. Our technicians employ various cleaning systems to remove chimney deposits. Frequent (at least annual) chimney estimates are the only way to know when the chimney requires repairs.

Several of the typical chimney cleaning techniques we provide include:

Standard Sweep. This is the normal cleaning method & uses brushes to clean the flue. A powerful, well-filtered vacuum prevents soot & creosote from entering the property. This cleaning is effective for soot and light creosote deposits but has little effect on glaze build-up.

Mechanical Sweeping. Mechanical cleaning uses wire brushes, plastic cables, or special chains rotated at high speed by an electric motor. It is often employed to remove hard creosote or glaze deposits. In rare cases where it’s impossible to sweep the flue by standard or mechanical methods, chemicals may be used to loosen and dissolve heavy deposits.

A thorough chimney sweep will remove soot, creosote & blockages from the flue liner, smoke chamber & shelf, firebox and damper. Heat, moisture, creosote & gases may be removed, repaired, or relined with a UL-listed liner system or other approved product that can resist corrosion, softening, or cracking from flue gases at temperatures correct for the class of the chimney job.

Chemical Cleaning: This requires two visits — sometimes 3 if necessary. Our chimney masons may usually complete the job in a couple of hours & ensure your home stays clean and undisturbed. Our pros pride ourselves on “no mess,” top-notch service with minimal interruption to a homeowner.

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Our contractors provide you with a free inspection, no-obligation quote and the chimney inspection to use as the owner wishes.